The Growth of Modular Construction in Residential Housing

Increased automation, improved ecological sustainability, and a broader range of customization options have all contributed to the recent growth of modular construction. As more homeowners warm up to the benefits of this building method, your construction firm stands to benefit, too.

Modular Building Has Come a Long Way

In modular construction, a complete building or an addition is constructed in a factory setting and delivered as one unit to the construction site. Off-site building methods like this have been used since the early 1900s, but the results were limited to uninspired cookie-cutter designs.

Thanks to recent innovations, today’s modular homes and additions are nearly as customizable as site-built homes. Your clients have countless options for floorplans, architectural features, and interior design. Additions can be made to blend seamlessly with the existing home both outside and in. Options for eco-friendly features have expanded, too, and include motion-sensing faucets, on-demand water heaters, and bamboo flooring.

Precisely because there are so many options, the process of building a modular home or addition starts off the same as for a site-built home. Construction firms offering modular building retain on-staff architects and interior designers to help clients realize their dreams.

Advantages for Your Firm and Your Clients

The advantages of building indoors is another factor in the growth of modular construction. With a site-built construction project, you’re under pressure to “dry in” the building shell while the weather is favorable. Because module construction isn’t subject to the whims of the weather, the drywall can be installed before the sheathing. This approach makes the whole building more airtight and energy-efficient.

Modular projects take 30 to 50 percent less time than on-site projects. The plumbing, tile and lighting fixtures are already there, so the module can be set in place the day it arrives. That means clients installing an addition won’t have to leave their home for as long as they would with traditional construction. You’ll complete more projects in less time and provide greater convenience to your clients.

For more information on the growth of modular construction, contact Construction Monitor today.